Petrol Economy (Dollar Saving)

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how much of the estimated saving of £9,000,000 per annum in foreign exchange as the result of the reduction in the consumption of petrol can be attributed to the abolition of basic; and how much to other economies.

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether he has made any allowance for the loss of foreign currency consequent on the abolition of the basic petrol ration? Does he not now agree that an equivalent saving could have been attained by alternative economy measures involving far less hardship, frustration and loss of time to the community, and much less wasted time on the part of the hard-pressed police?